B&Q Macclesfield

The proposed ‘Cre8 Project Grow’ envisions a sustainable, low-cost community food network, accessible neighbourhood green space and local people developing their own community, health & wellbeing activities. Cre8 distributes surplus donated food to young people and their families on the Moss Rose Estate in Macclesfield. Young people help to sort and distribute the food, giving them valuable work experience and life skills. The food is then given out to those in need. We will take any kind of food donations and can safely transport, store and distribute. Please get in touch if you're able to support us.

We are an zero waste group who focus on the following 3 main areas: *Community Gardening and Promotion of Grow Your Own *Recycling Over 35 Hard to Recycle Items *Surplus Food, Community Deli, Clothes and Household Items We support on average 150 people a day with food for free and offer clothes to people in need for free also. People from all backgrounds can access our community shop and no referral is needed. It is for all of our community. Donations are accepted but not mandatory and this is clear to all who visit us. Soon we will be opening our soup kicthen, which will be using our overstock of surplus vegetables.. We offer surplus food from our community shop 6 days a week. We have the first community fridge and freezer in Cheshire East. We also take surplus food from local growers of excess fruits & vegetables. Large litter picks are arranged each month. Money raised all goes back into making more green spaces within our town and surrounding areas, helping the local community, running the Hive and shop where we offer free classes and talks.

For over 50 years, Petrus has supported those at risk of homelessness in Rochdale, Oldham, and Burnley. At our Rochdale Hub, individuals in need can access free meals, drinks, showers, clean clothes, laundry, and personal care amenities. Over 1,000 meals and 100 food parcels are distributed monthly. We assist up to 800 people annually, and our supported housing accommodates over 200 individuals, helping residents build life skills, manage tenancies, and overcome challenges. Partnerships, such as Greater Manchester Housing First and the Women’s Support Alliance, allow us to meet the wider, complex needs of individuals through trauma-informed care and empowerment-focused services. To promote wellbeing, we run inclusive groups and nature-based activities at our community allotment, Petrus Incredible Edible Rochdale. These reduce social isolation and forge friendships. In 2024/2025, Petrus generated over £15 million in social value, showing that addressing homelessness goes beyond bricks and mortar. Together, we will end homelessness and create safe places where all people can flourish.